After the ceremony at the Sacred Spring, we returned to the capital.
　We were attacked by a bunch of demons on the way to the capital, but on the way back to the Coral Plains, there were no demons and we were at peace.
　The demons may have dropped all their existing forces into the Valley of Vengeance.

　After arriving at the capital.

I'm sure you'll be pleased with the results. ...... especially Zeke. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be alive today.
　Sonia said to me.

...... And thanks to the words you spoke to me at the Sacred Spring, I will be able to continue to live as a priestess of light.
I'm glad to hear that.
Shall I award you with a medal this time?
No, sir. Your words are enough for me. Your compliments are the greatest honor I have ever received.
"......, that's the kind of man you are.

　Sonia smiled softly.

I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.
I'm not sure what to say. I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.
"Is that so?
　Spinoza responded skeptically.

Yes. Your impression has completely changed since we first met. I think you're more human now than ever.
"...... Her Highness said that Zeke said something to her. Maybe that has something to do with it.
　Femme speculates.

What did Zeke say to you?
...... From the way she was acting, I'd say it was a nice thing to say. Something that makes you want to live.
"Hmm. I have no idea.


Isn't that nice to hear?　I get it!　He must have given me the information on which casino slots to play!
...... You're the only one who'd be happy about that.

　I chuckle as I overhear the conversation.
　I'm not going to tell you about the conversation I had with Sonia at the Sacred Fountain. What happened in that place is between us.

☆

After parting ways with Sonia and the rest of the Knights, he returned to the barracks.

"Oh. You've come back. Thank you for your hard work.

　Bolton greeted us.

"I'm back.
I heard. I heard you guys did a great job escorting the princess. As the leader of the group, I'm very proud of you.

　Bolton patted me on the back in a good mood.
　The guards around me said with expressions of admiration on their faces.

"Well, that's impressive.
It's amazing that the 5th squad was able to complete the task of guarding the princess. This may raise the reputation of the Guards.
Let's make a big show of it next time we meet the Knights.

　The guards were getting excited.
　Bolton turned to us and said.

"Boys. You guys can take the rest of the day off for now. You've had a long trip and you're tired. Get some rest for tomorrow.
"Whoa!　You know what I'm talking about!



　Spinoza smiled happily and snapped his fingers. The moment he realized he didn't have to work, he was alive and kicking.
　He's easy to understand.

I'm fine with working now. ......
f*ck you!　It's part of my job to rest!　Don't let Bolton's kindness go to waste. What?
Mr. Spinoza, your eyes are bleeding!
I guess that's why you don't want to work. Seira. Because if you're going to work, she's going to work.
Oh, I see. I understand. In that case, I think I'll take today off for Ms. Spinoza's sake.
That's what I'm talking about!

　Spinoza held up the goo sign.

"Yes!　I've been working a lot lately!　I'm going to play to my heart's content to relieve my exasperation!

　I'm going to enjoy my first day off in a long time!

Don't get too carried away.
　"Don't get too carried away," I told him.

"That's what frames are for, you know. What about you? You're going to f*ck a lot of women today, aren't you?
　Hahaha!　Spinoza laughs like an old man.
　I guess he's getting too excited.
　He grabbed his waist and began to shake his hips on the spot.

　He's too vulgar. .......


　Everyone in the room was shocked.

"Well... What was that supposed to mean?
"Sayla. You don't need to know.

　I don't want her to become as corrupt as Spinoza.
　Stay pure.

I don't want Seira to be as abrasive as Spinoza. I want her to stay pure. ...... She makes me wonder about the character of the Guard," Fam blurted out with a hand on his forehead.
　Indeed.
　After leaving the barracks, the group scattered.

　Spinoza went to the casino in the middle of the day, Seira had some business to attend to, and Fam had disappeared before they knew it.
　I guess they are all trying to enjoy their holidays.
　Well. What am I going to do?

I'm going to train for now.